Hecate Mini Medallion
For women standing at the threshold, asking the dark for a way through.
Solid gold lasts lifetimes. Vermeil is a thick layer of solid gold over sterling silver — an accessible alternative, designed to last several years with care.
Recycled solid gold or gold vermeil
Free shipping worldwide
Small-batch ethical production
2 year warranty
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Hecate is an arcane goddess, a Titan born in the Mediterranean thousands of years ago, honored and respected even by Zeus himself. When casting down the other Titans, the thunder god would not—could not—do wrong to Hecate, nor take away anything that she ruled over.
Hecate’s dominion is over all that is in-between. She lives in the liminal space between the world of the living and that of the dead, and she alone unlocks the gates of death. Under her otherworldly domain are crossroads, tombs, wanderers in the night, and ghostly travelers making their way to the Underworld.
The darkest of magics belongs only to Hecate, who dabbles in sorcery that no other god or goddess dares attempt: it is too old, too sacred, too volatile.
This molten gold medallion is inspired by the ancient Roman sculpture know as the Hecate Chiaramonti, which lives in the Vatican Museums. Around half the size of the original Hecate Medallion, she is cast in 100% solid gold and can be purchased with or without a chain.
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About Solid Gold
Solid gold is for those who buy once and buy well. It will not tarnish, fade, or degrade; worn daily for decades, it only grows more beautiful. It is the right choice if you want a piece that lasts a lifetime or becomes an heirloom.
Gold has appreciated steadily for centuries and retains intrinsic value: it can always be melted down and reborn as something new. It is adornment that is also an investment.
Our solid gold pieces are cast using the ancient lost wax method and are never hollow. Every gram is 100% certified recycled, and every piece is made by hand in New York City.
About Gold Vermeil
Gold Vermeil, pronounced ver-may, is a French term for a style of gold plating that is regulated by the federal government. Unlike "gold plated" jewelry, vermeil must always be on a solid 925 sterling silver base - rather than brass - with at least 2.5 microns thickness of gold. This is 3 times thicker than normal gold plating.
This makes vermeil a longer lasting product than gold plated jewelry, as well as more valuable because it's composed entirely of precious metals.
When will my piece ship?
We keep a small inventory of solid gold pieces - please check just above the size/color selector to see if your piece is in stock.
If your solid gold piece is not in stock, please see above for the estimated timeframe to ship.
FAQ
When will my order ship?
Gold Vermeil pieces ship within 2 business days.
Solid gold pieces are handcrafted to order, though occasionally we keep a few items in inventory.
Each item has a different lead time based on the complexity of the piece.
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How do returns work?
We ship for free globally, and offer free return labels within the US. International orders can be returned within 60 days, though we do not cover postage.
You can start your return using our easy self-serve portal.
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